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Have you ever wondered what the phrase “God is dead”
means? You’ll find out in Existentialism For Dummies,
a handy guide to Nietzsche, Sartre, and Kierkegaard’s
favorite philosophy. See how existentialist ideas have influenced
everything from film and literature to world events and discover
whether or not existentialism is still relevant today.

You’ll find an introduction to existentialism and
understand how it fits into the history of philosophy. This
insightful guide will expose you to existentialism’s ideas
about the absurdity of life and the ways that existentialism guides
politics, solidarity, and respect for others. There’s even a
section on religious existentialism. You’ll be able to
reviewkey existential themes and writings. Find out how to:

Trace the influence of existentialism

Distinguish each philosopher’s specific ideas

Explain what it means to say that “God is
dead”

See culture through an existentialist lens

Understand the existentialist notion of time, finitude, and
death

Navigate the absurdity of life

Master the art of individuality

Complete with lists of the ten greatest existential films, ten
great existential aphorisms, and ten common misconceptions about
existentialism, ExistentialismFor Dummies is your
one-stop guide to a very influential school of thought.